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KKD 74D

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKD 74D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,975 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

suspension front and rear lowered

Fail 29 Jun 2017 69,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle driver side (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working passenger side (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam passenger side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle passenger side (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) driver side front (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) passenger side (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from engine ()

suspension front and rear lowered

Pass 19 May 2016 69,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 May 2016 69,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2015 69,721 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Front Centre Floor Corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 69,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Front Centre Floor Corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,551 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,270 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 58,265 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2012 55,056 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 55,056 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,075 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 47,741 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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KKD 74D is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKD 74D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KKD 74D registered?

KKD 74D is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 1972.

Is KKD 74D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKD 74D shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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